Mazda CX-9 Oil Type & Capacity

The Mazda CX-9 takes 5W-30 engine oil, about 5.1 qt with a filter change, on 2016-2026 models. Older ones use the same grade but hold a different amount - 2006-2015 models take 5.5 qt - so check your year in the table below.

Oil by model year

Model yearsOil typeCapacity
2016-20265W-305.1 qt
2006-20155W-305.5 qt

Capacity is with a filter change and can vary by engine - open your exact year below for the per-engine figures and our sources.

Every CX-9 year

Frequently asked

What kind of oil does a Mazda CX-9 take?

The Mazda CX-9 takes 5W-30 engine oil, about 5.1 qt with a filter change, on 2016-2026 models. Older ones use the same grade but hold a different amount - 2006-2015 models take 5.5 qt - so check your year in the table below.

How many quarts of oil does a Mazda CX-9 take?

About 5.1 qt with a filter change on 2016-2026 models, and 5.5 qt on 2006-2015 models. Capacity varies by engine, so check your exact year for the per-engine figure - and finish on the dipstick rather than pouring in the full amount.

Does the oil type change by year on the Mazda CX-9?

Yes. We record 2 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2016-2026: 5W-30; 2006-2015: 5W-30. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.

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